Why some Black Americans are making a ‘Blaxit’ out of the U.S.

By Karen Juanita Carrillo

For years, a number of African Americans have felt an unease about remaining in the United States, and for good reason. Many cite concerns about racial safety, a desire for better work-life balance, and the hope for economic security in retirement. Now these issues are being cited as the driving factors behind a migration trend of Black people leaving America to live abroad that is being termed the “Blaxit” (“Black Exit”) leap.

This modern migration is seeing Black expatriates settle in countries like Thailand, Dubai, Ghana, Portugal, South Africa, Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia, and more. These countries have become popular destinations for Black expatriates because their governments facilitate relocation through residency permits or Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programs, which allow foreigners to acquire citizenship by purchasing property or paying a specified amount.

Charlotte Van Horn, CEO of Black Expats in Panama, actively supports these transitions. Her organization hosts cultural tours for U.S. citizens interested in moving to Panama and Colombia. Her tours feature conversations with local lawyers, doctors, real estate agents, insurance brokers, and moving companies who can answer relocation questions. “What we do is, people are interested in getting some basic knowledge about relocation,” Van Horn explained. “While we’re in these areas, we set up an opportunity for them to speak with professionals or have a little breakout session when they can get some information.”

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